Don’t Believe Everything You Think
Thoughts are unconscious choices each of us makes based on a unique set of life experiences, and we tend to believe our thoughts without questioning them. But if our unique set of experiences have “programmed” us to choose negative or self-limiting thoughts that are not necessarily based on fact—and then we believe them--we may find ourselves steeped in feelings of low self-esteem, inadequacy, and prone to critical inner dialogue.
But we can choose differently.
In this engaging and user-friendly talk, Nancy explains how we can reframe negative, self-limiting thought patterns by tapping into our brain’s natural ability to rewire itself (neuroplasticity). Audience members will learn that they have the power—right now—to think differently, feel differently, and that every thought is a possibility.
Leading Up: Getting Your Voice Heard
Emerging leaders often face the challenge of getting their ideas and perspectives heard by top-level executives. During this workshop, we explore common pitfalls, review the importance of building credibility through relationships, and cover topics like understanding your audience, confident communication, and active listening for feedback. The session provides insights into the viewpoints of top executives and offers best practices for emerging leaders to articulate their value, establish expectations, ensure accountability, and influence others.
The Language of Leadership
Polish your critical speaking and presentation skills. During this interactive session you’ll gain critical skills for body language, audience analysis, and concise message development to help propel your career. Uncover the secrets to commanding attention in high-stakes meetings, tailoring messages to diverse stakeholders, and delivering impactful narratives that drive results. This session will provide practical tips to help you communicate like a leader in the fast-paced world of banking.
DEI Matters
Symposium – Diversity Wins
Navigating the realities of social justice, equity, and inclusivity in America is undoubtedly challenging. Amidst fickle fluctuations between promise and peril, DEI is unquestionably under attack in boardrooms, state legislatures, academic institutions, and communities nationwide. In an era where fear, misinformation, and jargon threaten to overshadow progress, it's essential to discern between substantial DEI actions and superficial gestures that scarcely impact meaningful change. Before we declare "DEI is dead" amidst diversity fatigue and high-profile skepticism, it’s also essential that we reconsider the facts with a wide and objective lens.
"Diversity Wins" is not just a pithy statement—it is a reality backed by decades of practice, change, and evidence. DEI is more than a modern polarizing concept; it is a long-standing practice born of necessity that has driven significant advancements both within companies and across American society. We will dispel the notion that DEI is new as we explore compelling, indispensable, real-life examples of “diversity wins” that transformed the American landscape in ways that have been decades in the making.